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{{Infobox set | {{Infobox set | ||
| | |image = Logo Elspeth vs Kiora.png | ||
| | |symbol_description = The hilt of Elspeth's sword with waves. | ||
|design | |design = [[Chris Millar]]<br />[[Sam Stoddard]] | ||
|development | |development = Chris Millar<br />Sam Stoddard | ||
| | |release = February 27, 2015 | ||
|size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small> | |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small> | ||
|code_expansion = | |code_expansion = DDO | ||
|code_expansion_ref = | |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]] | ||
| | |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks O) | ||
|first | |series = [[Duel Decks]] | ||
|second | |first = Duel Decks Anthology | ||
|third | |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora}} | ||
|previous | |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi}} | ||
| | |previous = Fate Reforged | ||
| | |next = Dragons of Tarkir | ||
|plane = [[Dominaria (plane)|Dominaria]]<br/>[[Theros (plane)|Theros]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora''''' is the | '''''Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora''''' is the 15th set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on February 27, 2015.<ref>{{DailyRef|news/announcing-duel-decks-elspeth-vs-kiora-2014-11-03|Announcing Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora|Wizards of the Coast|November 3, 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Six cards receive new [[art]]work: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>, <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> <ref>{{ | Six cards receive new [[art]]work: <c>Elspeth, Sun's Champion</c>, <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> <ref>{{DailyRef|feature/pax-australia-magic-panel-2014-11-07|PAX Australia Magic Panel|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 7, 2014}}</ref> <c>Mother of Runes</c>, <c>Temple of the False God</c>, <c>Explore</c> and <c>Decree of Justice</c>. The art for <c>Icatian Javelineers</c> first appeared on a [[Gateway card]] and the art for <c>Accumulated Knowledge</c> was first used for ''[[Duels of the Planeswalkers]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/duels-decks-elspeth-vs-kiora-2015-02-16|Duels Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|February 16, 2015}}</ref> | ||
The Duel Deck includes a ''Magic'' "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two copies of a {{W}} 1/1 [[soldier]] [[token]] and a {{U}} 9/9 [[Kraken]] token each. | The Duel Deck includes a ''Magic'' "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two copies of a {{W}} 1/1 [[soldier]] [[token]] and a {{U}} 9/9 [[Kraken]] token each. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The [[knight]] [[Planeswalker]][[ Elspeth Tirel]] sees herself as the protector of the [[Multiverse]]. She has pledged her sword and shield to all who suffer, and she [[summon]]s forth impressive armies to assist her. The [[merfolk]] Planeswalker [[Kiora]] calls upon the [[creatures]] of the deepest oceans to fight at her side. She is the master of the world beneath the waves, her true power only now beginning to surface. How will these Planeswalkers measure up when they meet in battle? | The [[knight]] [[Planeswalker]] [[Elspeth Tirel]] sees herself as the protector of the [[Multiverse]]. She has pledged her sword and shield to all who suffer, and she [[summon]]s forth impressive armies to assist her. The [[merfolk]] Planeswalker [[Kiora]] calls upon the [[creatures]] of the deepest oceans to fight at her side. She is the master of the world beneath the waves, her true power only now beginning to surface. How will these Planeswalkers measure up when they meet in battle? | ||
==Decklists== | ==Decklists== | ||
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Planeswalker | Planeswalker | ||
1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion | 1 Elspeth, Sun's Champion | ||
Creatures | Creatures | ||
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1 Dictate of Heliod | 1 Dictate of Heliod | ||
1 Decree of Justice | 1 Decree of Justice | ||
Lands | |||
2 Secluded Steppe | |||
22 Plains | |||
</deck> | </deck> | ||
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===Kiora=== | ===Kiora=== | ||
<deck title=" | <deck title="Kiora"> | ||
Planeswalker | Planeswalker | ||
1 Kiora, the Crashing Wave | 1 Kiora, the Crashing Wave | ||
Creatures | Creatures | ||
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1 Plasm Capture | 1 Plasm Capture | ||
1 Urban Evolution | 1 Urban Evolution | ||
Lands | |||
2 Evolving Wilds | |||
1 Temple of the False God | |||
11 Forest | |||
11 Island | |||
</deck> | </deck> | ||
The rares in this deck are <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> (mythic premium foil, new art), <c>Inkwell Leviathan</c>, <c>Plasm Capture</c>, <c>Scourge of Fleets</c>, <c>Simic Sky Swallower</c> and <c>Whelming Wave</c>. | The rares in this deck are <c>Kiora, the Crashing Wave</c> (mythic premium foil, new art), <c>Inkwell Leviathan</c>, <c>Plasm Capture</c>, <c>Scourge of Fleets</c>, <c>Simic Sky Swallower</c> and <c>Whelming Wave</c>. | ||
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| Set Information | |||||
| Set symbol | |||||
| Symbol description | The hilt of Elspeth's sword with waves. | ||||
| Design |
Chris Millar Sam Stoddard | ||||
| Development |
Chris Millar Sam Stoddard | ||||
| Release date | February 27, 2015 | ||||
| Plane |
Dominaria Theros Multiversal | ||||
| Set size |
120 (two 60-card theme decks) | ||||
| Expansion code |
DDO[1] (for Duel Decks O) | ||||
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Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora is the 15th set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on February 27, 2015.[2]
Description
Six cards receive new artwork: Elspeth, Sun's Champion, Kiora, the Crashing Wave [3] Mother of Runes, Temple of the False God, Explore and Decree of Justice. The art for Icatian Javelineers first appeared on a Gateway card and the art for Accumulated Knowledge was first used for Duels of the Planeswalkers.[4]
The Duel Deck includes a Magic "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two copies of a 
1/1 soldier token and a 
9/9 Kraken token each.
Background
The knight Planeswalker Elspeth Tirel sees herself as the protector of the Multiverse. She has pledged her sword and shield to all who suffer, and she summons forth impressive armies to assist her. The merfolk Planeswalker Kiora calls upon the creatures of the deepest oceans to fight at her side. She is the master of the world beneath the waves, her true power only now beginning to surface. How will these Planeswalkers measure up when they meet in battle?
Decklists
Elspeth
Elspeth
The rares in this deck are: Elspeth, Sun's Champion (mythic premium foil), Captain of the Watch, Decree of Justice, Dictate of Heliod, Gustcloak Savior and Precinct Captain
Kiora
Kiora
The rares in this deck are Kiora, the Crashing Wave (mythic premium foil, new art), Inkwell Leviathan, Plasm Capture, Scourge of Fleets, Simic Sky Swallower and Whelming Wave.
References
- ↑ Information below the text box
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 3, 2014). "Announcing Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 7, 2014). "PAX Australia Magic Panel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 16, 2015). "Duels Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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